News on International Labour Standards

The ILO launches the second phase of the Fair Recruitment Initiative

The ILO launches the 2021-25 Fair Recruitment Initiative, which aims to ensure that recruitment practices nationally and across borders are grounded in labour standards, are developed through social dialogue, and ensure gender equality.

Key principles and practices on maternity protection discussed at the ILO webinar in Uzbekistan

On April 8, the International Labour Organization (ILO) within the framework of the UN Joint Programme on Social Protection in Uzbekistan organized the third webinar in a series related to mainstreaming gender equality in employment, economic and...

Brochure: ADWA' Project

ADWA’ is a regional project that operates in Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia with some specific activities in Algeria.

Fact sheet

International Labour Standards for Decent Work Project

Afghanistan Decent Work Country Programme outcome 3.3.

Malawi’s Ministry of Labour pledges to accelerate efforts for the eradication of child labour

The Deputy Minister of Labour, Malawi, Honourable Vera Kamtukule has joined the African Union and its Member States, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and other stakeholders in adding her voice in pursuit of the global target to eliminate...

ILO presents a new Project to assist Armenia in improving compliance and access to labour justice

On 31 March 2021, ILO Office for Eastern Europe and Central in Moscow organized a virtual meeting to present a new ILO Project being established in Armenia entitled “Helping Protect Armenians’ Rights Together”.

GB roundup

ILO Governing Body concludes its 341st session

The March 2021 session of the ILO Governing Body ended on 27 March. ILO News discussed the key elements with Juan Llobera, Clerk of the Governing Body.

Forced labour

Fifty steps forward against forced labour

Sudan’s ratification of the ILO Protocol on Forced Labour and Conventions on freedom of association and social dialogue, was marked in a virtual ceremony with the ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder.

Opening address at the Technical webinar on Corporate Social Responsibility/Responsible Business Conduct for policymakers

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Technical webinar on Corporate Social Responsibility/Responsible Business Conduct for policymakers, 24 March 2021, Manila, Philippines via Zoom

ILO supports the 2021 Session of the Nigerian National Labour Advisory Council Meeting

The National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) in Nigeria meets to discuss ratification of international labour standards, and other labour related matters to promote decent work in the country.

ILO holds workshop on Strategic Compliance Planning for labour inspection and occupational safety and health in Iraq

With support from the EU, the workshop is part of efforts to strengthen the labour inspection system in the country and develop a national labour inspection policy and action plan, in line with international labour standards.

Opening address at the ILO labour rights orientation for DOJ Administrative Order 35 secretariat and technical working group members

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the ILO labour rights orientation for DOJ Administrative Order 35 secretariat and technical working group members , 23 March 2021, Manila, Philippines via Zoom

2021 Report of the ILO Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations is Released

The report presents the analyses relating to the implementation of international labour standards at country level with reference to observations provided by governments, and employers’ and workers’ associations. The situation in Turkey this year...

Support to Local Authorities to implement Recommendation 204

As part of efforts to facilitate the transition from the informal economy to the formal, the ILO convened a two-day meeting with Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to review progress towards promoting the transition from informality to formality for micro,...

Forced labour

50 for Freedom forced labour campaign reaches landmark target

Fifty countries have shown their commitment to eradicate contemporary forms of slavery by ratifying the ILO Forced Labour Protocol (P.29). The ratifications have met an initial target set by the 50 for Freedom campaign, which urges governments to...

Opening address at the webinar on Socially responsible labour practices and related policies to support business in times of COVID-19...

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the webinar on Socially responsible labour practices and related policies to support business in times of COVID-19 crisis and recovery, 16 March 2021, Manila, Philippines via...

The 2021-2023 General Agreement Between Government and Nationwide Employer and Worker Associations Signed In Kazakhstan

On March 12, 2021 the National Tripartite Commission for social partnership and regulation of social and industrial relations chaired by Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister Eraly Tugzhanov held a meeting at which social partners signed the 2021-2023...

Equal pay for work of equal value discussed at the ILO webinar in Uzbekistan

On March 11, the International Labour Organization (ILO) organized the second webinar in a series related to equality of opportunity and treatment focused on gender equality. The participants discussed the notion of “equal pay for work of equal...

Webinar on social protection in case of job loss was held for government officials in Uzbekistan

On 5 March, the International Labour Organization (ILO) within the UN Joint programme workplan organized a webinar on social protection in case of unemployment. This was a second in a series of technical discussions about social security standards...

Webinar on the Opportunities and Challenges of the Ratification of C188 (Work in Fishing Convention): ILO brief

Co-hosted by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Mission of Indonesia in Geneva, and the International Labour Office in Geneva